Category: Side Projects
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Met a Tech Cofounder at a Kid’s Birthday Party – Here’s His Story
So today, at a random kid’s birthday party, between all the balloons, screaming toddlers, and adults pretending to care about cake—I met a tech cofounder. The guy is now a CEO/Product guy at a financial software company. They build tools for finance industry clients, and it’s an actual, profitable business. But how did he get…
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Why You Need a Portfolio as a New Software Developer 💻🚀
When you’re starting out as a software developer, you’ll hear a lot about the importance of having a portfolio. Let me cut to the chase: it’s not optional—it’s essential. If you’re job hunting without one, you’re making life harder for yourself. Here’s why your portfolio can make or break your chances of landing that first…
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💻 Building a Website in One Evening: Fast, Cheap, and Secure
So, I recently made my own website, DevUnwind.com, in just one evening. 🤯 The goal? Minimum effort, budget-friendly, fast setup, and secure. Here’s how I pulled it off in about 4–6 hours, and all it cost me was $30 CAD for a year. Step 1: Finding the Right Domain & Hosting I researched cheap domain…
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🔥 Priorities: The Unsexy Key to Success 💻
Let’s face it—priorities are boring as hell, but they’re also the only thing that’ll save your ass when life (or work) gets tough. Everyone says it: “Focus on your priorities blah blah blah,” but they’re right. Especially in programming—or business—it’s the difference between getting somewhere or running in circles until you quit. Take programming for…
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📱 From Videos to Text: Exploring New Platforms
Lately, I’ve been branching out from YouTube to explore short video platforms like TikTok, Instagram Reels, Facebook Reels, and even Twitter/X. 🌍 It’s fascinating how each platform has its own unique vibe and audience preferences—it’s like learning the same dance in different styles! 💃🎥 That said, I’ll admit: I’m a sucker for old-school text blogging.…